Model Comparison

Gemini 4 Carbon vs Granite 4.2 8b

Gemini 4 Carbon ranks #5 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 139, while Granite 4.2 8b ranks #151 on the AI IQ leaderboard with an estimated IQ of 94. The table below puts the two models side by side across the seven capability dimensions, emotional reasoning, cost, speed, and context window.

Where They Sit on the IQ Bell Curve
Both models highlighted on the standard normal IQ distribution of every tracked model
IQ Dimensions Head to Head
The seven scored Composite IQ dimensions, side by side
Gemini 4 CarbonGoogleGranite 4.2 8bUS (Other)
Rank#5#151
IQ13994
Abstract Reasoning12084
Mathematical Reasoning14585
Academic Reasoning136103
Programmatic Reasoning15399
Computer Use15587
Reliability135101
Knowledge Work13095
Emotional Reasoning——
Effective Cost / 1M Tokens—$0.25
Sticker Price / 1M I/O Tokens—$0.31
Speed—41 tok/s
Context Window—131K
Released2026-10-282026-08-25
Open WeightsNoYes